The White House of the US President hailed the recapture of the Kherson region from Russia by the Ukrainian forces, calling it an "extraordinary victory".
According to the news agency AFP, Jack Sullivan, the US President's National Security Adviser, told reporters, "This is an extraordinary victory because the Ukrainian army has re-planted its flag in a regional capital that was taken by Russian forces in the war." Is. And this is a very important event.
Jack Sullivan, on his way to attend an ASEAN conference in Cambodia, said the Russian withdrawal would have "wider strategic implications," including reducing the long-term threat posed by Russia to other southern Ukrainian cities such as Odessa.
"This is a big moment and it's because of the incredible tenacity and skill of the people of Ukraine, with the tireless and constant support of the United States and our allies," Sullivan said.
Asked about reports that the Biden administration has begun pressuring President Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate with Moscow, Sullivan responded that Russia, not Ukraine, was the party that refused to go to the negotiating table. was
"When the Western media say when Ukraine is going to negotiate, they ignore this fundamental thing."
He said that Russia makes claims of self-imposed annexation of parts of Ukraine and retreats when the Ukrainian army retaliates.
Ukraine is the side of peace in this conflict and Russia is the side of war. Russia invaded Ukraine, if Russia chooses to stop fighting in Ukraine and leave, that would be the end of the war. If Ukraine chooses to stop fighting and give up, that will be the end of Ukraine.
"In this context, our position is the same as before and it is primarily in close consultation and support of President Zelensky," the US National Security Adviser said.
